England v Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Match 25
October 26, 2023
2 pm local time
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

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England vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023: Toss and live updates

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ENG vs SL, World Cup 2023 Match 25: Team news

England and Sri Lanka have an almost even scoreline at World Cups, with England winning six and the latter five. The last time the two sides met in the 2019 edition, Lasith Malinga’s 4-43 while defending 233 halted England’s run-chase.

With only one win to show from their four matches, England are seeking a revival of their fortunes. Jos Buttler’s side has looked nowhere close to their best as they are yet to find the rhythm in both departments. Reece Topley’s injury – he is ruled out of the tournament due to a hand fracture – hasn’t helped their cause either. Brydon Carse has been called up as his replacement.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are entering this match with a win against the Netherlands after losing to South Africa, Pakistan and Australia. Injuries have hit their camp as well, as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury. Veteran Angelo Matthews has joined the squad as his replacement.

England vs Sri Lanka predicted XIs

England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c/wk), Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.

Match prediction: Who will win today’s ENG vs SL match?

The Bengaluru belter could script the revival story of an underfiring batting line-up comprising the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. Since Australia scored 367 here in the last match against Pakistan, England will look to go hard at the Sri Lanka bowlers from the start. The favourable batting conditions tilt the game in the titleholders’ favour.